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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.88, 1,393.18 and 409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.88, 1,393.18 and 409 is: 613.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.88 : 1,393.18 = 409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.88/1,393.18 = 409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.88x = 1,393.18 × 409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.88x = 569,810.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,810.62/928.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.44

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